Part-Time Alumni Relations Manager – Chambers College Center for Career Development

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. Identify and reach out to Chambers College alumni to build new relationships and reconnect with lapsed alumni .

Posted 10/6/2026part-timeUnited StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in alumni relations and relationship management, with a strong focus on planning and executing personalized engagement experiences. Proficient in utilizing CRM systems to track and report on relationship growth and engagement activities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Alumni Relations ExperienceEvent Planning and HostingInterpersonal SkillsCRM ProficiencyWritten and Verbal Communication

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningStakeholder EngagementRelationship ManagementData TrackingEngagement Strategy

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsSound JudgmentDiscretion and Professionalism

Tools & Technologies

CRM SoftwareEngagement Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Alumni EngagementHigher EducationExternal RelationsHospitality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and reach out to Chambers College alumni to build new relationships and reconnect with lapsed alumni
Conduct one-on-one discovery conversations about alumni backgrounds, interests, and engagement capacity
Build and maintain a current base of alumni relationships across class years, industries, and regions
Represent the college at alumni gatherings, regional chapter events, and reunions
Design and host stewardship experiences connecting engaged alumni with students, faculty, and fellow alumni
Maintain personal relationships with highly engaged alumni
Plan and execute recognition activities such as notes, calls, and small gestures
Assess alumni interests, expertise, and availability against engagement opportunities
Maintain accurate engagement history, interests, and relationship notes
Hand off matched alumni to the Assistant Dean for Career Development and External Engagement
Coordinate with college leadership and staff to align engagement efforts
Track and report outreach volume, relationship growth, and stewardship activity
Represent the alumni engagement strategy in meetings and planning conversations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, higher education, or a related field required
Master's degree preferred
1–2 years of experience in alumni relations, external relations, hospitality, or another relationship-based field
Experience planning and hosting stakeholder-facing events or personalized experiences
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Sound judgment in assessing alumni interests and matching them to engagement opportunities
Experience planning and hosting polished, personalized events and gatherings
Discretion and professionalism in managing sensitive relationship information
Ability to manage a large and growing portfolio of relationships
Comfort working with a CRM or engagement platform
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to travel regionally and work occasional evenings and weekends for alumni events
Valid Driver's License

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid holidays
Annual leave (vacation) days
Sick days
Health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
Eligibility to continue health insurance and other retiree perks
Wellness programs